Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
The Savannah facility was acquired in 2000 to serve customers in the Americas and worldwide. The facility is located on a 1,600-acre site and includes a titanium dioxide pigment plant that uses the company's proprietary chloride process. The site also includes a sulfuric acid plant.
Economic Impact
- 270 employees
- $25 million in payroll in 2007
- About 100 contractors daily
- $4 million paid in 2007 use and ad valorem taxes
- $40 million spent on Georgia goods and services in 2007
- Largest single customer of Georgia Power in Savannah
Safety and Environmental Achievements
- Since the acquisition of the Savannah facility, more than $200 million has been spent to upgrade the facility, with a significant portion spent on safety and environmental improvements, reducing annual air emissions by more than 6,000 tonnes.
Quality
- The facility has an ISO 9000:2000 certification for quality management from the International Organization for Standardization, a global nongovernmental organization that promotes consistent standards and provides external oversight.
In the Community
- Employees contribute to the local United Way, March of Dimes and Light the Night Leukemia and Lymphoma Walk. Employees also participate in community projects that focus on environmental stewardship and community needs.
- In education, employees partner with "at-risk" public schools and participate in a co-op program with regional universities.
- An active community advisory panel of 20 business and community leaders meets quarterly to discuss plant activities, monitor safety and environmental issues and address community concerns. The panel works closely with local emergency response services.
Contact Information
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
P.O. Box 368
Savannah, GA 31402
Phone: 912-652-1000
Fax: 912-652-1184